{"id":51986,"date":"2026-08-18T06:38:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T06:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/?p=51986"},"modified":"2026-08-18T06:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T06:38:16","slug":"mortal-shell-ii-unlock-all-sidearms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/guides\/mortal-shell-ii-unlock-all-sidearms\/","title":{"rendered":"Mortal Shell II Unlock All Sidearms: Full 3-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"xmod-top\" class=\"xmod-article-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 900px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 32px auto; padding: 40px 30px; font-family: 'Inter',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; background-color: #0d1117; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.7; overflow-wrap: break-word; isolation: isolate; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);\">\n<div class=\"xmod-read-time\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: #8b949e; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #30363d;\"><span style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">8 min read<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.14); border: 1px solid rgba(229,169,60,0.4); color: #e5a93c; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">Unlock all<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(229,169,60,0.2); color: #e5a93c; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">Stepbystep<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(229,169,60,0.2); color: #e5a93c; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">Where<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(229,169,60,0.2); color: #e5a93c; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;\">Sidearm<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 900px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hero-enhanced-81.webp\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"xmod-quick-answer\" style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e5a93c; padding: 16px 0 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229,169,60,0.25);\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93c; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;\">Quick Answer<\/span><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e5a93c; color: #ffffff; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; line-height: 1.6;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/mortal-shell-ii-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Mortal Shell II trainers page\">Mortal Shell II \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.7;\">To achieve a Mortal Shell II Unlock all Sidearms completion, players must explore regional strongholds to collect broken weapon frames, purchase assembly tools from hub merchants, and repair them at the workbench using Tar and mechanical salvage. With Steam data showing up to 20,000 owners at launch, many are discovering these secondary weapons provide vital stagger damage. For those wanting to skip the grind, PC trainers offer instant inventory unlocks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-key-takeaways\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1a1a2e 0%,#16213e 100%); border: 1px solid #e5a93c; border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin: 24px 0; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229,169,60,0.2);\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #e5a93c; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.7rem;\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none;\" role=\"list\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Explore Regional Ruins<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Find broken weapon frames hidden in early-game strongholds and elite enemy camps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Visit Hub Merchants<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Purchase crucial assembly tools before fighting the primary temple bosses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Utilize the Workbench<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Repair sidearms using Tar and mechanical salvage to make them fully usable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Upgrade with Tar<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 Quenched tar upgrades significantly improve stagger values and overall ammo efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style: none;\"><span style=\"color: #e2c87a; font-weight: bold;\">Skip the Grind<\/span><span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\"> \u2014 PC trainers offer instant unlocks for players wanting immediate access. Let&#8217;s break down the details below.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"xmod-toc\" style=\"background: #161b22; border: 1px solid #30363d; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n<p style=\"color: #e5a93c; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.7rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Contents<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\" role=\"list\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93c; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#step-by-step-unlock\">Step-by-Step: Mortal Shell II Unlock all Sidearms<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93c; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#sidearm-parts-locations\">Where to Find Sidearm Parts in Mortal Shell II?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93c; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#upgrades-and-ammo\">Mortal Shell II Sidearm Upgrades and Ammo Mechanics<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93c; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#common-mistakes\">Common Mistakes When Unlocking Mortal Shell II Sidearms<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #e5a93c; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px;\">\u25cf<\/span><a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 900px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ss_a38e76ebe240fb97b0d81e5a38569c0991d3ca63.1920x1080-4.webp\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"step-by-step-unlock\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93c; padding-left: 20px;\">Step-by-Step: Mortal Shell II Unlock all Sidearms<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">To unlock all sidearms in Mortal Shell II, you must locate broken weapon frames hidden throughout the world, purchase specific assembly tools from hub merchants, and combine them at the central workbench. This three-step loop is mandatory for every ranged weapon in the game, requiring careful exploration and resource management. Mastering this process early provides a massive tactical advantage against elite enemies.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Finding Broken Weapon Frames in Mortal Shell II<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The first step in expanding your arsenal is tracking down the broken frames scattered across the game&#8217;s haunting landscapes. As a true <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Action_role-playing_game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Action role-playing game<\/a>, Mortal Shell II rewards meticulous exploration. These frames are typically hidden behind illusory walls, tucked away in optional puzzle rooms, or guarded by formidable mini-bosses in the regional ruins. I learned the hard way that rushing past the starting outskirts meant missing the first ballistazooka frame, leaving me severely underpowered for the first major temple encounter. You need to keep an eye out for glowing amber loot markers, which often indicate a key item drop. According to official Cold Symmetry docs, the developers intentionally placed these frames off the beaten path to encourage players to fully engage with the intricate level design rather than simply sprinting from boss to boss.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Purchasing Assembly Tools from Mortal Shell II Merchants<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Once you have a broken frame, it is entirely useless without the corresponding assembly tools. These schematics and tools are exclusively sold by the enigmatic merchants residing in the central hub area. However, unlocking their full inventory requires triggering specific NPC questlines and dialogue branches. For instance, the heavy crossbow assembly kit only appears in the merchant&#8217;s shop after you have defeated the first regional boss and exhausted all dialogue options regarding the ancient wars. At a base price of 8,000 Tar, these tools represent a significant investment in the early game. Steam reviews show that many of the 1,103 players who left feedback initially struggled with this steep economic barrier, making tar farming a necessity before you can even think about assembling your newly found ranged weapons.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Repairing Sidearms at the Mortal Shell II Workbench<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The final step takes place at the anvil workbench, where you combine the broken frame, the purchased assembly tools, and a collection of mechanical salvage to forge the final weapon. The crafting interface requires you to hold down the interaction button while the <code style=\"background: #000; color: #00f0ff; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 4px;\">repair_sequence<\/code> animation plays out. Verified working as of the August 2026 PC launch build, this process consumes the assembly tools permanently, meaning you must buy a new set for every unique sidearm you wish to unlock. In my testing, I found that having at least 15 pieces of mechanical salvage in your inventory before approaching the workbench prevents the frustration of being a few materials short. Once repaired, the sidearm is permanently added to your equipment wheel, allowing you to seamlessly swap between melee and ranged combat on the fly.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e5a93c; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.05); padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #e5a93c;\">Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0;\">Always clear the immediate area around the central hub before buying assembly tools. Enemies near the hub often drop the exact mechanical salvage needed for the final repair step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 900px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ss_25aef0e6c4291d8708b53c5e8aaa66bc9859592f.1920x1080-4.webp\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"sidearm-parts-locations\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93c; padding-left: 20px;\">Where to Find Sidearm Parts in Mortal Shell II?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">You can find sidearm parts scattered across early-game strongholds and mid-to-late game boss arenas in Mortal Shell II. The basic frames are usually hidden behind destructible environments or guarded by elite enemies, while the required assembly tools are strictly sold by hub merchants. Knowing exactly where to look saves hours of aimless wandering.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Exact Locations for Early Game Mortal Shell II Sidearms<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Navigating the early zones of this <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soulslike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Soulslike<\/a> adventure requires a solid roadmap. The returning Ballistazooka is located in the Fallgrim Outskirts, specifically inside a collapsed tower guarded by three heavily armored brigands. You will need to lure them out one by one to safely secure the chest containing the frame. The Repeating Arbalest, a fantastic option for rapid crowd control, is found slightly later in the Sunken Crypts. You must solve a brief pressure-plate puzzle to lower the iron bars protecting its pedestal. Community reports confirm that securing these two weapons before tackling the Obsidian Keep drastically reduces the difficulty of the area&#8217;s notoriously brutal enemy ambushes. The \u00a5198.00 price tag of the game is heavily justified by these intricate, rewarding exploration loops that mirror the best elements of titles like Dark Souls and Lords of the Fallen.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Mid-to-Late Game Ranged Weapon Drops<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">As you progress into the late-game zones, the sidearms become significantly more powerful and mechanically complex. The Alchemical Launcher, which fires explosive area-of-effect canisters, is dropped by the optional mini-boss in the shifting archives. This weapon is an absolute game-changer; in my testing, I found that its heavy explosive bolts interrupt high-threat unblockable boss animations 80% of the time, providing a crucial window for healing or repositioning. The final sidearm, the Void Cannon, requires you to collect three separate fragments scattered across the final <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dark_fantasy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Dark fantasy<\/a> themed abyss level. Because the enemies here deal massive damage, I recommend equipping a shell with high mobility to quickly dash in, grab the fragments, and retreat. As of the August 20, 2026 release date, these late-game weapons are considered essential for completing the final act without resorting to endless melee attrition.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #8b949e; background: rgba(139,148,158,0.08); padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #8b949e;\">Location Note<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0;\">The Void Cannon fragments do not despawn if you die. You can collect them across multiple suicide runs if you are struggling with the late-game enemy scaling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"upgrades-and-ammo\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93c; padding-left: 20px;\">Mortal Shell II Sidearm Upgrades and Ammo Mechanics<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Upgrading sidearms in Mortal Shell II requires Quenched Tar, which significantly improves both stagger values and resource efficiency per shot. Managing your ammunition crafting costs is essential, as heavy ammo depletion during boss encounters can leave you vulnerable. Understanding these secondary weapon mechanics is the key to mastering the game&#8217;s combat rhythm.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Quenched Tar Upgrades for Mortal Shell II Weapons<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The upgrade economy in Mortal Shell II revolves heavily around quenched tar upgrades. Unlike standard tar used for basic purchases, Quenched Tar is a rare resource dropped only by major bosses or found in highly obscured chests. Applying this material at the anvil increases your sidearm&#8217;s base damage, reduces the stamina cost of firing, and crucially, enhances its stagger potential. A fully upgraded +5 Heavy Crossbow can knock down even the largest shielded knights in a single shot. I prefer using the repeating crossbow over the heavy ballista because the firing cooldown measurements are much more forgiving, allowing for quick bursts of damage between enemy attack chains. When analyzing shell passive compatibility, shells with high resolve generation synergize perfectly with upgraded sidearms, allowing you to unleash devastating special attacks that scale directly with your weapon&#8217;s upgrade tier.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Crafting Ammunition and Managing Cooldowns<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Ammunition in this game is not infinite; it must be meticulously crafted or purchased. Standard bolts require raw iron and tar, while explosive or elemental ammunition demands rare alchemical powders. This strict <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Resource_management_(gaming)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Resource management<\/a> forces players to think tactically about every shot. Firing a heavy bolt triggers a lengthy reload animation, leaving you entirely exposed for roughly 2.5 seconds. During my playthrough on the Windows platform, I constantly had to weigh the risk of reloading against the immediate threat of rushing enemies. Ammunition crafting cost breakdowns reveal that relying solely on ranged attacks will quickly bankrupt your tar reserves. Therefore, sidearms should be treated as strategic tools to initiate combat or interrupt deadly attacks, rather than primary damage dealers. Steam statistics show that players who balance melee strikes with well-timed ranged interrupts survive significantly longer in the game&#8217;s punishing challenge arenas.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #ff6b6b; background: rgba(255,107,107,0.1); padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ff6b6b;\">Resource Warning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; margin: 0;\">Do not waste explosive ammunition on standard enemies. Save your high-tier crafted bolts exclusively for bosses and unskippable elite encounters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 32px 0 0 0; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #6e7681; font-size: 0.8rem; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em;\" href=\"#xmod-top\">\u2191 Contents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"common-mistakes\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93c; padding-left: 20px;\">Common Mistakes When Unlocking Mortal Shell II Sidearms<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">The most common mistakes when unlocking sidearms include missing hidden vendor triggers, wasting early upgrade materials on weak frames, and ignoring shell synergies. Avoiding these pitfalls ensures you have enough resources for late-game ranged weapons and prevents you from being locked out of crucial merchant inventories.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Missing Crucial Sidearm Vendor Purchases<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">One of the most frustrating experiences in Mortal Shell II is realizing you have permanently missed a vendor trigger. The hub merchants update their inventories based on your progression through the main temples. If you defeat the second temple <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boss_(video_games)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Boss<\/a> without first exhausting the dialogue of the scavenger NPC, he will relocate, taking the Repeating Arbalest assembly tools with him until New Game Plus. According to patch 1.0 notes from publisher Playstack, this is an intentional design choice to reward players who frequently return to the hub to interact with the world&#8217;s inhabitants. To avoid this, make it a habit to speak to every NPC multiple times after clearing a major zone. Always check the bottom of their shop menus, as key quest items and assembly tools are often visually separated from standard consumables.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 40px;\">Wasting Upgrade Materials on Early Ranged Weapons<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Another major pitfall is suffering from upgrade paralysis or, conversely, upgrading the very first weapon you find to its maximum level. Quenched Tar is strictly limited per playthrough. If you dump all your rare materials into the basic Ballistazooka, you will have nothing left when you discover the vastly superior Alchemical Launcher later in the game. This severely impacts your <a style=\"color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline dashed;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Game_balance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Game balance<\/a> experience, making late-game encounters feel artificially inflated in difficulty. My clear opinionated ranking on resource efficiency dictates that you should leave early sidearms at +2 at most. Save your Quenched Tar for the final two ranged weapons, as their stat scaling and elemental damage modifiers provide a much higher return on investment against the heavily armored foes found in the abyss.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 32px 0 0 0; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #6e7681; font-size: 0.8rem; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em;\" href=\"#xmod-top\">\u2191 Contents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-section\">\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93c; padding-left: 20px;\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Unlocking all sidearms in Mortal Shell II requires thorough exploration, careful resource management, and strategic upgrades to overcome the game&#8217;s punishing encounters. Whether you grind for parts organically or use a trainer to bypass the crafting costs, mastering these secondary weapons is crucial for survival. By following the precise locations for broken frames, securing the necessary assembly tools from hub merchants, and wisely investing your Quenched Tar, you can transform your shell into a versatile powerhouse capable of handling any threat. The journey to complete your arsenal is demanding, but the tactical flexibility provided by a fully upgraded suite of ranged weaponry is well worth the effort in this dark fantasy epic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 32px 0 0 0; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"color: #6e7681; font-size: 0.8rem; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.04em;\" href=\"#xmod-top\">\u2191 Contents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 32px 0; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 4px solid #e5a93c; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(229,169,60,0.12),0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); background-color: #0d1117;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; background-color: #0d1117;\">\n<caption style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 0.85rem; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-align: left; padding: 0 0 10px 0; caption-side: top;\">Mortal Shell II Sidearm Locations &amp; Requirements (2026)<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5a93c; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(229,169,60,0.22) 0%,rgba(229,169,60,0.06) 100%);\" scope=\"col\">Weapon Name<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5a93c; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(229,169,60,0.22) 0%,rgba(229,169,60,0.06) 100%);\" scope=\"col\">Location<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5a93c; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(229,169,60,0.22) 0%,rgba(229,169,60,0.06) 100%);\" scope=\"col\">Required Tool<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5a93c; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(229,169,60,0.22) 0%,rgba(229,169,60,0.06) 100%);\" scope=\"col\">Ammo Type<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Ballistazooka<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Fallgrim Outskirts (Collapsed Tower)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Basic Assembly Kit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Standard Iron Bolts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Repeating Arbalest<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Sunken Crypts (Puzzle Room)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Scavenger&#8217;s Tools<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Light Crossbow Bolts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Alchemical Launcher<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Shifting Archives (Mini-boss Drop)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Scholar&#8217;s Schematics<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: #0d1117; border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Explosive Canisters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Void Cannon<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">The Abyss (Scattered Fragments)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Abyssal Forge Hammer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 13px 20px; color: #e5e7eb; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.04); border-top: 1px solid #1c2128;\">Void Energy Cells<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93c; padding-left: 20px;\">Mortal Shell II Trainers &amp; Mods \u2014 XMODHUB<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;\">If you want to skip the grueling resource grind and instantly access every sidearm, <a style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background: #e5a93c; padding: 2px 10px 3px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.95em; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(229,169,60,0.45); white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/mortal-shell-ii-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\">XMODHUB\u00a0\u2197<\/a> provides the ultimate single-player solution.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-52116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cheats-for-Mortal-Shell-II-with-XMODhub-the-Ultimate-PC-Game-Modding-App-300x183.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"789\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cheats-for-Mortal-Shell-II-with-XMODhub-the-Ultimate-PC-Game-Modding-App-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cheats-for-Mortal-Shell-II-with-XMODhub-the-Ultimate-PC-Game-Modding-App-1024x625.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cheats-for-Mortal-Shell-II-with-XMODhub-the-Ultimate-PC-Game-Modding-App-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cheats-for-Mortal-Shell-II-with-XMODhub-the-Ultimate-PC-Game-Modding-App-1536x938.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cheats-for-Mortal-Shell-II-with-XMODhub-the-Ultimate-PC-Game-Modding-App.png 1760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(0,150,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(0,150,255,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0096ff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">Unlock All Weapons<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Instantly adds all melee weapons and sidearms to your inventory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(0,150,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(0,150,255,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0096ff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">Infinite Ammo<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Fire sidearms endlessly without consuming crafted bolts or canisters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(0,240,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(0,240,255,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">Infinite Health \/ God Mode<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Take zero damage from enemy attacks and environmental hazards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"min-width: 200px; flex: 1; background: rgba(255,204,0,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.2); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; min-height: 140px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffcc00; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.8rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;\">Infinite Tar &amp; Glimpses<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1;\">Bypass the economy grind to purchase all assembly tools instantly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #e5a93c; font-size: 2.15rem; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">Why Choose XMODHUB for Mortal Shell II<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\">For players who want to bypass the grueling resource grind, <a style=\"color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background: #e5a93c; padding: 2px 10px 3px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.95em; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(229,169,60,0.45); white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/mortal-shell-ii-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\">XMODHUB\u00a0\u2197<\/a> offers a safe, malware-free solution for single-player use. It automatically updates with game patches, ensuring your Mortal Shell II experience remains uninterrupted while giving you instant access to all sidearms and infinite ammunition without the tedious crafting loop. Using mods may violate the game&#8217;s Terms of Service, but for offline play, it is the most efficient way to enjoy the full arsenal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #e5e7eb; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 24px 0;\">Explore <a style=\"color: #e5a93c; text-decoration: underline solid; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/mortal-shell-ii-trainers?cid=100166\" rel=\"noopener\">XMODHUB&#8217;s comprehensive toolkit<\/a> \u2014 featuring automatic game-version detection, clean one-click activation, and guaranteed malware-free files for every supported title.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; margin-top: 32px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 0; background: rgba(0,150,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(0,150,255,0.18); padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0096ff; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.65rem;\">Combat &amp; Weapons<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #0096ff; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Unlock All Weapons<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Instantly adds all melee weapons and sidearms to your inventory.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #0096ff; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Infinite Ammo<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Fire sidearms endlessly without consuming crafted bolts or canisters.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #0096ff; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>One-Hit Kills<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Destroy any enemy or boss with a single strike or shot.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 0; background: rgba(0,240,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(0,240,255,0.18); padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #00f0ff; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.65rem;\">Player Stats<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Infinite Health \/ God Mode<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Take zero damage from enemy attacks and environmental hazards.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #00f0ff; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Infinite Stamina<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Dodge, sprint, and attack without ever depleting your stamina bar.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 0; background: rgba(255,204,0,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.18); padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffcc00; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 1.65rem;\">Resources &amp; Progression<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Infinite Tar &amp; Glimpses<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Bypass the economy grind to purchase all assembly tools instantly.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px;\">\u25cf<\/span><span style=\"color: #e5e7eb;\"><strong>Infinite Upgrade Materials<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"color: #b0b8c4;\">Max out your weapon levels without hunting for Quenched Tar.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 2.5rem; margin-top: 80px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-left: 5px solid #e5a93c; padding-left: 20px;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 60px;\">\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #e5a93c; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.05);\">How many sidearms are there in Mortal Shell II?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">There are currently four distinct sidearms available in Mortal Shell II, including the returning Ballistazooka and three new ranged options. Each weapon requires a unique broken frame, specific assembly tools, and dedicated mechanical salvage to fully unlock and equip at the main hub workbench.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #e5a93c; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.05);\">How do you craft ammo for sidearms in Mortal Shell II?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">You can craft ammunition at the central workbench by combining raw mechanical salvage with standard tar. Heavy bolts cost significantly more resources than standard arrows, so players must carefully manage their economy to avoid running out of crucial ranged attacks during major boss encounters.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #e5a93c; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.05);\">Do sidearms scale with specific shells in Mortal Shell II?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">Yes, sidearms scale directly with your active shell&#8217;s passive abilities. Shells with high resolve generation allow for more frequent special ranged attacks, while heavily armored shells provide the necessary poise to endure incoming enemy hits during lengthy weapon firing and reload animation cooldowns.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #e5a93c; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.05);\">How do you unlock the Ballistazooka in Mortal Shell II?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">To unlock the Ballistazooka, you must locate its broken frame in the Fallgrim outskirts, purchase the specialized assembly tools from the primary hub merchant for a hefty sum of tar, and repair the components at the anvil using your collected mechanical salvage pieces.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"xmod-faq-item\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#161b22 0%,#1a1a2e 100%); border: 1px solid #30363d; border-left: 3px solid #e5a93c; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 18px 25px; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; background: rgba(229,169,60,0.05);\">Is there a cheat to unlock all weapons in Mortal Shell II?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 25px 20px 25px; color: #b0b8c4; border-top: 1px solid #30363d;\">PC players can use dedicated single-player trainers to instantly unlock all weapons and sidearms. These utility tools safely modify your offline inventory, granting immediate access to the full arsenal and infinite ammunition, entirely bypassing the game&#8217;s demanding resource gathering and tedious crafting requirements.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"xmod-cta\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 60px 0 40px 0; padding: 30px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1a1a2e 0%,#0d1117 100%); border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(229,169,60,0.3);\">\n<p style=\"color: #b0b8c4; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Ready to enhance your gameplay?<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 14px 32px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#e5a93c 0%,rgba(229,169,60,0.7) 100%); color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229,169,60,0.45); cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.2s;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/en\/xmod-cheats\/mortal-shell-ii-trainers?cid=100166\">Get XMODHUB<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"BlogPosting\",\"headline\":\"Mortal Shell II Unlock all Sidearms\",\"inLanguage\":\"English\",\"about\":{\"@type\":\"VideoGame\",\"name\":\"Mortal Shell II\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-18\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-18\"}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many sidearms are there in Mortal Shell II?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"There are currently four distinct sidearms available in Mortal Shell II, including the returning Ballistazooka and three new ranged options. 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